Foundations that fund organizations in Walker, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Walker nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $26K to Walker organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Walker around $1,000. 11 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Walker
- $26K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MI
- 85%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Walker organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoonbeck Family Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General fund |
| The John Dykema & Michele Maly- Dykema Family Foundation | Spring Lake, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Deus Caritas Est Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | Preselected only | Food, shelter, clothing |
| The Lebel Family Foundation | Muskegon, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Microchips |
| Marvelous Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support donee's mission |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $1,380 | $690 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| The Mercantile Bank Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Cheers for peers donation; General support |
| Vogt Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| Jack and Lija Romence Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $625 | $625 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Soul Soup Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Ufp Industries Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Educuation - ferris state university |
| Arrow Cares | Royal Oak, MI | 1 | $241 | $241 | Preselected only | To provide general operating support. |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Walker, Michigan?
Schoonbeck Family Foundation, The John Dykema & Michele Maly- Dykema Family Foundation, Deus Caritas Est Foundation, The Lebel Family Foundation, Marvelous Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Walker organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Walker. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.